Ellough airfield history book

Ellough airfield, planning status beccles the land has. It is possible that ellough was intended to be used by the 3rd air division, 95th combat wing. If you like local 2nd world war history, i highly recommend this book. Contact uk parachuting for the skydiving experience of a. The standard type was known as class a intended for heavy. By 1977 the eastern end had reopened as a helicopter port, and this use along with industry, was given as the function of the site in 1985.

The ghost airfields of suffolk east anglian daily times. Always known locally as ellough airfield, it was built for the united states. No future events currently found at beccles airfield in beccles view past events. The annual beccles carnival and family fun weekend is held during the third weekend in august, which includes the popular duck race on the river waveney. Ellough park raceway is southeast of beccles on the site of the old ellough airfield. We offer competitive rates and a great learning environment with access to an amazing airfield, using our aircraft in unrestricted airspace. Anatomy of a wartime airfield rod mckenzie s book gives some intriguing detail about the typical wartime airfield and how it was built. Ellough airfield was completed in 1943 and served as a raf bomber command and raf coastal command airfield during the second world war as raf beccles. Built during the second world war, it has operated as a heliport servicing the north sea oil and gas industry and currently operates as a base for private flights. Always known locally as ellough airfield, it was built for the usaaf and completed in august 1942. This section is about the study and conservation of modern military airfields. Ellough beccles wwii airfield built for the usaaf and completed in 1943 ellough airfield had the three concrete runways and a perimeter track, typical of many bomber airfields in east anglia.

Uk parachuting is a seven day a week allyearround skydiving centre that is easily accessible greater london, cambridgeshire, essex, suffolk, norfolk. Land at and adjacent to ellough airfield, suffolk planning permission solar panels listed building grade i grade ii s66 of the planning listed buildings and conservation areas act 1990 energy production weighed against heritage conservation less than substantial harm through development affecting setting. Every prisoner of war camp in the uk mapped and listed news. Remains used by executive type aircraft and british airways helicopters 1980s 9. Our great selection includes offices for sale from all leading ellough airfield, ellough, beccles nr34 estate agents. This place is situated in suffolk county, east anglia, england, united kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 52 25 0 north, 1 36 0 east and its original name with diacritics is ellough. During world war two, soldiers stationed at the hall and airmen based at nearby ellough airfield often claimed to have seen kate, sometimes flying eerily out of a window at the hall, or in one of the bedrooms. Initially wellington bombers used the airfield for flying practice, but occasionally supplying aircraft and crew for operational bombing raids. Ellough is a parish in the english county of suffolk located approximately 2. Ellough airfield, planning status beccles the land has been. If you like farmers markets, then you will be in heaven on the 1st saturday and the 3rd saturday of each month when beccles farmers market takes place at beccles heliport, ellough airfield, beccles, suffolk. Built during the second world war, it has operated as a heliport servicing the north sea oil and gas industry and currently operates as a base for private flights, flight training and parachuting. Bob was a 364th fs armorer and later transferred to the 357th fg photo shop.

The outer western side of the airfield is part of the ellough industrial estate. The history is intended to become a living document, with additional information to keep it accurate and up to date. Buy suffolk airfields in the second world war reprint by smith, graham isbn. The airfield was decommissioned after the war and the land is now used as an industrial estate, a farmers market 14 and for ellough park raceway, a kart racing circuit. Furthermore, a soft landing package of support is offered. Find a wide range of offices for sale in ellough airfield, ellough, beccles nr34. The station, which was locally always known as ellough airfield and in official documents is referred to as raf beccles ellough, was the last to be built in suffolk during the war and the most easterly aerodrome in wartime england. The aerodromes club virage cafe is open thurs sun each week for fantastic food and refreshments. East anglia is a geographical area in the east of england. Next page a bit of the history of the previous wmfc flying site ellough the ellough airfield was built on the high ground about two miles east of the town of beccles late in world war 2 for the 8th u. This remarkable work pulls the lid off one of the legendary air forces in history at the very peak of its. Miraculous escape for pilot after light aircraft crashes.

An airfield history hardcover january 1, 1989 by col. Our team has over 30 years of experience and a fantastic safety record. The hope for the history is to create a complete and interesting record of the clubs history from 1935 to the current day, with notable flights and members exploits and achievements and mishaps recorded for posterity. Built during the second world war, it has operated as a heliport servicing the north sea oil and gas industry and currently operates as a base for private flights and flight training. The area included has varied but the legally defined nuts 2 statistical unit comprises the counties of norfolk, suffolk and cambridgeshire, including the city of peterborough unitary authority area. By 2003 the eastern part of the site was used again as an airfield by rainair flying club. Uk parachuting sibson airfield wansford peterborough cambs pe8 6ne. If youre looking for more events, why not view our events in norwich guide. If you are thinking where is the postcode to find beccles. The wwii airborne photos of leiston airfield were taken by bob prante from a 100th bomb group b17. The pilot of the piper pa18 super cub was the only person on.

As of the 2012 season, they are members of the anglian combination premier division. What a gem this book is for all people with an interest in airfields and ww2 related aviation info. It is intended to bring together the various sources of information at events, squadrons, aircraft and personnel that have been involved in the site. Beccles ii ellough airfields of britain conservation trust uk. Trial flight, experience vouchers available including gift vouchers and pilot training to private pilots licence level on the norfolk suffolk border.

Uk parachuting skydiving centre open 7 days a week london. Ellough airfield, ellough, beccles nr34 commercial property. Always known locally as ellough airfield, it was built for the united states army air forces usaaf and completed in august 1942. Beccles airfield events, clubs, gigs and whats on above is a selection of events near beccles airfield in norwich. One of the greatest changes in warfare during 20th century was the growth of military aviation.

This page combines information for the address ellough airfield, ellough, beccles, nr34 7te, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. The airfield was decommissioned after the war and the land is now used as an industrial estate, a farmers market and for ellough park raceway, a kart racing circuit. Ellough is a village and civil parish in the east suffolk district, in the english county of suffolk. Flying started from the site in 1941 as raf edgehill. The airfield we use was originally built as a usaf base in world war 2 but is now home to a cessna caravan turbine aircraft. Mar 12, 2015 land at and adjacent to ellough airfield, benacre road, ellough, suffolk ref. It used the three concrete runway layout typical of many bomber airfields in east anglia, and was built for the 8th usaaf and allocated airfield number 2. Interview with 362nd fs armorer, hoyt parmer drop tanks, the wartime experience of don marner. The friendly invasion began 70 years ago this spring. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Apr 19, 2012 the friendly invasion began 70 years ago this spring. The name derives from the anglosaxon kingdom of the east angles, a tribe whose name originated in anglia, northern germany. The company has been providing leasehold premises for businesses since 1978. Ellough airfield, beccles summary former airfield and adjacent land in north suffolk totalling 17ha, with good access to the port of lowestoft.

The parish council operates to administer jointly the parishes of shadingfield, willingham st mary, sotterley and ellough. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Beccles ii ellough airfields of britain conservation. Contact us now contact uk parachuting east anglia 01502 4761. The suffolk village book countryside books, 1991, p.

One of ellough s few claims to fame is that in 1944 it was used by mosquitoes of 618 squadron to practice dropping spinning bombs called highball which were prototypes of the. Witness the daring exploits and dangerous challenges that form the story of flight in this beautifully illustrated book, filled with rare photographs and historical documents. It is primarily used for kart racing as it is a fast, but tight and twisty circuit. Ellough airfield is part of a busy commercial area on the south side of beccles on the norfolksuffolk border, just off the a146 norwich to lowestoft road. The private beccles airfield has been on part of second world war airfield site 1997. Lee author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Norfolk airfields in the second world war british airfields in the. At the time of the domesday survey, ellough, known then as elga, was a small settlement of 4 or 5 households. Emergency services were called to beccles airfield in ellough just after 1pm yesterday following reports a light aircraft had crashed. It used the three concrete runway layout typical of many bomber airfields in east anglia, and was built for the 8th air force and allocated airfield number 2.

Ellough airfield in ellough is in the eastern region of england. It formed part of the lands of roger bigot and was held by robert of vaux, having been confiscated from ralph guader, former earl of norfolk, following a failed rebellion. Uk parachuting beccles airfield ellough beccles suffolk. Michael jones book, fairoaks airport, an illustrated history, was a real labour of love and he continues to share his passion about the chobham airfield, currently under threat of closure to. Just south of the village, out in the fields a little west of the a140, is colsey wood house tm110691, in the centre of a large medieval moat. Check out the similar venues below or view events in norwich.

Until its closure in 1945, the airfield was used by various raf and faa squadrons. The kart club shares the airfield with the present shenington gliding club. Land at and adjacent to ellough airfield, benacre road, ellough, suffolk ref. The book is set out with 23 pages on each airfield over norfolk. Contact uk parachuting for the skydiving experience of a lifetime. Built during the second world war, it has operated as a heliport servicing the north sea oil and gas industry and currently operates as a base for private flights and flight training always known locally as ellough airfield, it was built for the usaaf and completed in august 1942. Every prisoner of war camp in the uk mapped and listed. The name is conjectured to be derived from beccliss brittonicsmallcourt. A windy day for saturday but it will be largely dry with sunny spells and just a few scattered showers. Ellough airfield beccles, suffolk local business facebook. Each airfield is described with a short history, firstperson accounts, and information on airfield buildings, illustrated with photographs and maps, making this book. Author sophie jackson has written a book, churchills unexpected guests, examining this overlooked period of britains history, looking at what happened to every camp from the period. Nov 17, 2010 built for the usaaf and completed in 1943 ellough airfield had the three concrete runways and a perimeter track, typical of many bomber airfields in east anglia.

This page combines information for the address ellough airfield, ellough, beccles, nr34 7te, and. Ellough airfield was completed in 1943 and served as a raf bomber command and raf coastal command. Area information for ellough airfield, ellough, beccles. Events near beccles airfield norwich whats on near. A memorial stone is situated near the entrance to the kart circuit. Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1989 please retry. Contributors include a number of published aviationrelated authors as well as enthusiastic argl members. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons and aircraft based at. Airfield originally built for the usaaf, transferred to bomber command i the summer of 1944, then to raf coastal command 0844. Our reputation in the fantastic world of skydiving in the uk is second to none. He fell in love with charlotte ives, daughter of bungays reverend. The town is shown on the milestone as 109 miles 175 km from london via the a145 and a12 roads, 98 miles 158 km northeast of london as the crow flies, 16 miles 26 km southeast of norwich, and 33 miles 53 km north northeast of the county town of ipswich. Ellough airfield postal address according to royal mail, which lists two companies based there. From ingate on the lowestoft road fork right at the traffic lights towards hulver and wrentham, on the b1127 ellough road.

Area information for ellough airfield, ellough, beccles, nr34 7te. Beccles airfield, also known as beccles airport or beccles aerodrome icao. Ellough park raceway is a kart racing track in ellough in the english county of suffolk. The land is located within the great yarmouth and lowestoft enterprise zone, and thus business rate relief of up to. The following organisations are either based at, use andor have at least potentially significant connections with the airfield as at 01092011. Map of ellough airfield, ellough, nr34 7, uk cylex. Within it you will find advice on their conservation and how you can contribute your knowledge to a growing body of knowledge on first and second world airfields.